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natalie2426 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The nurse is teaching about designer drugs. Which definition would the nurse include in the teaching plan?

1. A designer drug is created in an illegal laboratory solely for illegal drug trafficking.
2. A designer drug is made from a naturally occurring substance.
3. Alcohol is a designer drug.
4. A designer drug is less addictive than prescription medications.

Question 2

Which drugs were once used therapeutically and are now illegal because of a high potential for abuse? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

1. LSD
2. Barbiturates
3. Cocaine
4. Opioids
5. Heroin

alexanderhamilton · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

Rationale 1: A designer drug is created in an illegal laboratory solely for illegal drug trafficking.
Rationale 2: A designer drug is not made from a naturally occurring substance.
Rationale 3: Alcohol is not a designer drug.
Rationale 4: A designer drug is often highly addictive.

Global Rationale: A designer drug is created in an illegal laboratory solely for illegal drug trafficking. A designer drug is not made from a naturally occurring substance. Alcohol is not a designer drug. A designer drug is often highly addictive.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 5

Rationale 1: LSD was once used therapeutically but is now illegal.
Rationale 2: Barbiturates are legal, but have the potential for abuse.
Rationale 3: Cocaine was once used therapeutically but is now illegal.
Rationale 4: Opioids are legal, but have a potential for abuse.
Rationale 5: Heroin was once used therapeutically but is now illegal

Global Rationale: LSD, cocaine, and heroin where all once used therapeutically but are now illegal. Barbiturates and opioids are both legal but have the potential for abuse.